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Chronic Poverty in India: Incidence, Causes and Policies

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  • Kapur Mehta, Aasha & Shah, Amita, 2003. "Chronic Poverty in India: Incidence, Causes and Policies," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 491-511, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:31:y:2003:i:3:p:491-511
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